Śnieżne Kopy, Mountain summit in Západné Tatry region, Slovakia.
Śnieżne Kopy is a group of three rocky summits on the main ridge of the High Tatras, between the Western and Eastern Iron Gates. The highest, Pośrednia Śnieżna Kopa, reaches 2,328 m; Mała Śnieżna Kopa is 2,309 m and Hruba Śnieżna Kopa 2,320 m. Below the north walls of Hruba and Pośrednia lies the snow-covered terrace called Śnieżna Galeria, which gives the massif its name.
The first ascent of Hrubá Snežná Kopa from the Eastern Iron Gate was made by Josef Gans and companions during cartographic surveys in 1896 or 1897. On 31 August 1903, Rudolf Knopf, Heinz and Ludwig Scheuermann, Oskar Strasser and guides Paul Kirner and Paul Spitzkopf senior climbed from Hrubá to Prostredná Snežná Kopa. Alfred Martin and guide Johann Franz senior made the first winter ascent on 30 March 1907.
The name Śnieżne Kopy translates to Snow Tops, referring to the snow-covered peaks visible during different seasons of the year. This name reflects how locals and visitors have perceived this mountain throughout time.
The summit is reachable via several hiking routes, with most paths taking several hours and varying in difficulty depending on which route you choose. Weather conditions can change rapidly at this elevation, so proper gear and preparation are essential for the climb.
The massif is actually three separate summits: Mała Śnieżna Kopa at 2,309 m, Pośrednia at 2,328 m and Hruba at 2,320 m, separated by two saddles. The name comes from the Śnieżna Galeria, a snow terrace beneath the north walls of Hruba and Pośrednia where snow lingers long into the season.
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